RAF Cosford

EGWC

Cosford, GB

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF EGWC 141043Z 1412/1418 16010KT 9999 FEW022 BECMG 1412/1415 16015G25KT BKN010 TEMPO 1412/1417 5000 RA PROB40 TEMPO 1413/1416 3000 +RA BECMG 1416/1418 20010KT PROB40 TEMPO 1416/1418 3000 RADZ BKN004

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
20:00Z
+-1h
Sun
21:00Z
+0h
Sun
22:00Z
+1h
Sun
23:00Z
+2h
Mon
00:00Z
+3h
Mon
01:00Z
+4h
Mon
02:00Z
+5h
Mon
03:00Z
+6h
Mon
04:00Z
+7h
Mon
05:00Z
+8h
Mon
06:00Z
+9h
Mon
07:00Z
+10h
Mon
08:00Z
+11h
Mon
09:00Z
+12h
Mon
10:00Z
+13h
Mon
11:00Z
+14h
Mon
12:00Z
+15h
Mon
13:00Z
+16h
Mon
14:00Z
+17h
Mon
15:00Z
+18h
Mon
16:00Z
+19h
Mon
17:00Z
+20h
Mon
18:00Z
+21h
Mon
19:00Z
+22h
Mon
20:00Z
+23h
Mon
21:00Z
+24h
Mon
22:00Z
+25h
Mon
23:00Z
+26h
Tue
00:00Z
+27h
Tue
01:00Z
+28h
Tue
02:00Z
+29h
Tue
03:00Z
+30h
Tue
04:00Z
+31h
Tue
05:00Z
+32h
Tue
06:00Z
+33h
Tue
07:00Z
+34h
Tue
08:00Z
+35h
Tue
09:00Z
+36h
Tue
10:00Z
+37h
Tue
11:00Z
+38h
Tue
12:00Z
+39h
Tue
13:00Z
+40h
Tue
14:00Z
+41h
Tue
15:00Z
+42h
Tue
16:00Z
+43h
Tue
17:00Z
+44h
Tue
18:00Z
+45h
Wind Dir
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
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160°
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160°
S
160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
S
160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
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160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
10kt
10kt
10kt
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10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
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10kt
10kt
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10kt
10kt
10kt
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10kt
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10kt
Visibility
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Weather
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
FEW022
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
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🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
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Night
🌇 18:12
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
🌅 05:49
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Night
🌅 05:49
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Night
🌅 05:49
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Day
🌅 05:49
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Day
🌅 05:49
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Day
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🌇 18:10
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Day
🌇 18:10
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Day
🌇 18:10
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Night
🌇 18:10
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🌇 18:10
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Night
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Night
🌅 05:50
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Night
🌅 05:50
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Night
🌅 05:50
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Day
🌅 05:50
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Day
🌅 05:50
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Day
🌇 18:09
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🌇 18:09
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Day
🌇 18:09
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now • %: Probability of occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
160° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW022
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2200 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2025-10-14 12:00:00 - 2025-10-14 15:00:00
MVFR
Wind
160° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Clouds
BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2025-10-14 12:00:00 - 2025-10-14 17:00:00
MVFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 2025-10-14 13:00:00 - 2025-10-14 16:00:00
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Heavy Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Rain. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 2025-10-14 16:00:00 - 2025-10-14 18:00:00
VFR
Wind
200° at 10 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 10kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 TEMPO 2025-10-14 16:00:00 - 2025-10-14 18:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
RADZ
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: RADZ. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.